By Srinidhi Ranganathan in Director's Pick — Jan 10, 2024

The Discovery of America

I, Christopher Columbus, had set out on this journey with the hope of finding a brand new route to the East Indies.

Columbus Discovers America

It was a beautiful morning when we first caught sight of the land. I could hardly believe my eyes as I peered out from the deck of my ship, the Santa Maria. After weeks of sailing across the vast, uncharted ocean, we had finally reached our destination. The crew erupted into cheers and shouts of joy as we all gazed in awe at the land before us.

I, Christopher Columbus, had set out on this journey with the hope of finding a brand new route to the East Indies. But what we had stumbled upon was something much greater than any of us could have imagined. This was a new, unexplored land, a land that no European had ever set foot on before. It was a moment of pure exhilaration and accomplishment.

As we got closer to the shore, the landscape came into sharper focus. Lush green forests stretched out as far as the eye could see, and the air was filled with the sound of birds and the sweet scent of flowers. The sight of this new and untouched place filled my heart with an overwhelming sense of wonder and excitement.

As we landed on the shore, the indigenous people, whom we later came to know as the Taino, greeted us with curiosity and warmth. They were unlike any people I had ever encountered before, with their beautiful brown skin and their intricate body art. I could not help but marvel at their way of life and their customs, which were so different from our own.

I knew that this discovery would change the course of history forever. This was a new beginning, a chance to build a bridge between two worlds and to learn from each other. I felt a deep sense of responsibility and awe as I stepped onto the shore, knowing that I was the first European to set foot on this new land.

As the days went by, we explored the coastline and made contact with the indigenous people, learning about their culture and their way of life. I was in awe of the natural beauty and resources that this land had to offer, and I knew that it held endless possibilities for the future.

Looking back on that fateful day, I can't help but feel a sense of pride and gratitude for the incredible opportunity that I had been given.

The discovery of America was a monumental moment in history, and I am honoured to have been a part of it. This new land held the promise of a new beginning, and I was filled with a sense of hope and excitement for what the future would hold.

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